Statue of George IV, Brighton, Brighton and Hove
This statue of George IV stands near the North Gate of the Royal Pavilion. It was put up in 1828 and paid for by public subscription. During his time as Prince Regent (1811-1820) he was responsible for the huge growth of Brighton and the building of the Royal Pavilion. The term Regency also refers to the architectural style of the period 1800 - 1837. It is a very common style in Brighton.
